Authenticate This COACH - **see first post for format**

[Vlad]

IMPORTANT READ-ME

Please post authenticity questions related to COACH in this thread. No PMs please.
For further information, please refer to the first post on page 1 of this thread.

Please follow the following requests:

• Before you submit a request for authentication, please search this thread to make sure that the item has not previously been authenticated by searching the seller ID and/or item number. This is not a thread to ask general questions about COACH, please refer to our main Coach forum for such information.
• Note that authenticators have the right to refuse any requests. This is a free service, but it is imperative that you help our authenticators by using the following format:
• FOR ITEMS LISTED ONLINE:
  Item:
  Listing number:
  Seller and site where listed
  Link:
  Comments:
  
  
• FOR ITEMS NOT LISTED ONLINE:
  Item:
  Where purchased or how obtained
  Comments:

BASIC PICTURES REQUIRED (but more may be requested): If necessary pictures are in the listing, it's not necessary to upload and duplicate them.

• Front of item
• Back of item
• Full clear and legible creed text and serial number
• Made in tags (when available)
• Measurements
• For bags with turnlock closures, show pictures of back of female side of turnlock
• For bags with magnetic snaps, show pictures of the male part of the snap so that the numbers and letters on it can be read
• If applicable, search interior of bag and/or pockets for small white tag with production information and include a picture of that.

Thank you and be safe!

 

[Jacynthe]

Good afternoon dear authenticators! A request to authenticate please. Thank you!

Item: Neoprene bag 6201
Where purchased or how obtained: thrift store
Comments: dimensions are 10 1/2" height, 7" width, 3" depth ETA I have no idea why the photos come out here in a directions. My apologies.

 

[AuntieA]

Hi Authenticators,
I have another request please. This bag arrived today so I gave it a bath and took another picture of the creed since the picture in the posting was so hard to see. It looks and feels good but I know it's best to ask the experts.
Thank you!!

Item: Authentic Vintage Coach Black Leather Purse
Listing ID: 126416648
Link: https://www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/126416648
Comments: It may look more like a dark blue. I just added a pic with my black rambler next to it for a comparison picture

 

[ciaodenny]

Hello friends
Would love to get this bag authenticated purchased at a thrift store.
Item- coach Patricia bag
Listing - n/a purchased at thrift store
Size -12”L x 9”H x 4”D

 

[Hyacinth]

Hello friends
Would love to get this bag authenticated purchased at a thrift store.
Item- coach Patricia bag
Listing - n/a purchased at thrift store
Size -12”L x 9”H x 4”D

I'm sorry, but it's fake. The serial number prefix "D2J-" when combined with a creed that says the item was made in the United States is ALWAYS FAKE. NO EXCEPTIONS. It's a common and known fake serial number prefix. The plant code "J" in the prefix had already been in use exclusively by a Coach plant located in CHINA since at least 1999, and continued to be used by that China plant until at least the end of 2003. ANY J plant code in a handbag, briefcase, backpack, etc. that indicates it was made in the US is counterfeit, but should still be authenticated here to confirm that. There was a J plant in the US in the mid-1990s but it made only clothing items such as leather jackets.

Get your money back. It's illegal for anyone including thrifts to sell fakes.

Here's a genuine D2J- creed and serial:



Here's another genuine bag, China creed and serial number that's a bit easier to read:

 

[Hyacinth]

Hi Authenticators,
I have another request please. This bag arrived today so I gave it a bath and took another picture of the creed since the picture in the posting was so hard to see. It looks and feels good but I know it's best to ask the experts.
Thank you!!

Item: Authentic Vintage Coach Black Leather Purse
Listing ID: 126416648
Link: https://www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/126416648
Comments: It may look more like a dark blue. I just added a pic with my black rambler next to it for a comparison picture

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Genuine, from 1996

 

[Hyacinth]

Good afternoon dear authenticators! A request to authenticate please. Thank you!

Item: Neoprene bag 6201
Where purchased or how obtained: thrift store
Comments: dimensions are 10 1/2" height, 7" width, 3" depth ETA I have no idea why the photos come out here in a directions. My apologies.
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Genuine Neo Lunch Tote from 1998

 

[aqua1117]

Just to be clear, yes, the bag is authentic but it should be noted that fakers also made/make bags with a "made in USA" creed so verifying is a good idea.

Thank you, BeenBurned for such info!!

 

[aqua1117]

Just a heads-up on that red bag from andromeda_collections -

Does anyone else think that it's been dyed, or maybe painted? I'm looking at the strap edges in the first photo.

The seller specifies "No returns" and has several Neg and Neutral Feedbacks because of Coaches that smelled bad.

Security Measure | eBay

www.ebay.com

The red shade doesn't look right for the year either. It looks a bit too "candy apple". The late 80s-early 90s reds I remember seemed to have a bit more orange or vermillion in them. And I'm always suspicious when vintage bags seem too shiny.

Thank you, Hyacinth for looking into the bag and the seller! I, too felt the red color looked a bit too much, especially with its high gloss finish. I'll check with the seller directly about the color.

 

[Jacynthe]

Genuine Neo Lunch Tote from 1998

Thank you Hyacinth for sharing your time and knowledge today!! And all the other days!!!

 

[Jacynthe]

Good afternoon dear authenticators!! A request to authenticate please. Thank you!!

Item: Black kiss lock tote
Where purchased or how obtained: thrift store
Comments: dimensions are 11" height, 12" width, almost 2" depth. Missing serial number under creed and zipper pull has me concerned.

 

[ciaodenny]

I'm sorry, but it's fake. The serial number prefix "D2J-" when combined with a creed that says the item was made in the United States is ALWAYS FAKE. NO EXCEPTIONS. It's a common and known fake serial number prefix. The plant code "J" in the prefix had already been in use exclusively by a Coach plant located in CHINA since at least 1999, and continued to be used by that China plant until at least the end of 2003. ANY J plant code in a handbag, briefcase, backpack, etc. that indicates it was made in the US is counterfeit, but should still be authenticated here to confirm that. There was a J plant in the US in the mid-1990s but it made only clothing items such as leather jackets.

Get your money back. It's illegal for anyone including thrifts to sell fakes.

Here's a genuine D2J- creed and serial:

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Here's another genuine bag, China creed and serial number that's a bit easier to read:

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thank you sooo much

 

[AuntieA]

Genuine, from 1996

Thank you for the good news Hyacinth! I appreciate it.

 

[Rougery]

Pre-1994 Logan (9907), purchased from Lauren on OfferUp.

https://offerup.co/PT7QcGF9oib

The bag measures 10 1/2” wide, 9 1/2” in height, and 4” deep. No hangtag. Lighting isn’t great, the color is lighter in person but darkened from patina.

 

[Yvonne9321]

Good afternoon authenticators,
Could you please take a look at this bag?
Item: VINTAGE GEOMETRIC WHITE LEATHER SATCHEL BAG 9043
Seller and site where listed: debsw52 (ebay)
Link:https://www.ebay.com/itm/233585104626?hash=item3662c1d6f2:g:nD0AAOSwGBNeuaYD
Comments: Thank you in advance!

 

[Hyacinth]

Pre-1994 Logan (9907), purchased from Lauren on OfferUp.

https://offerup.co/PT7QcGF9oib

The bag measures 10 1/2” wide, 9 1/2” in height, and 4” deep. No hangtag. Lighting isn’t great, the color is lighter in person but darkened from patina.

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It looks good to me.